Mariska Hargitay’s late mother was Jane Mansfield: an icon of 1950s Hollywood

In front of Mariska Hargitay was her late mother, Jayne Mansfield, who became a Hollywood icon in the 1950s as an actress, model, and sex symbol. Previously known as the «smartest dumb blonde» in the industry, Jayne proved that she was much more than this derogatory stereotype. However, in 2025, her daughter Mariska provided the public with an inside look into their family and Jayne’s complex life. With multiple marriages, romances, and several children, the personal details of the late star of «Too Hot to Handle» were revealed in Mariska’s 2025 documentary «My Mother Jayne».

Below, Hollywood Life delves into Jayne’s life as a mother, her tragic death in 1967, and much more